Five frugal things we’ve done this fortnight: The last two weeks have been overshadowed by preparing to move. We’re currently wading through packing materials and wishing that it will all end soon. I’m still a little afraid of saying it out loud, just because I’ve gotten so attached to the […]
4 ways to save money when you’re renovating. When you’re looking to renovate a home or office space, your biggest headache will no doubt be the final bill. Whether you’re knocking down walls and having a full remodel, or just looking to update what you’ve already got, renovation costs can […]
Don’t rush to judge a person in debt. Debt can be a crushing weight on a person’s mind and heart, and it doesn’t help to form preconceptions about why someone has ended up in debt. Many personal finance writers (like myself) spend so much time going on about budgeting and […]
How to prepare for a child maintenance tribunal (Find Form SSCS2 here) When you’re getting ready for a child maintenance tribunal, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. You may be wondering what the tribunal will be like, how formal it will be, and what you have to […]
Should you ever take on debt for love? Taking on another person’s debt might seem like the loving thing to do, but it’s rarely straightforward. In practice it can be fraught with a multitude of problems, and could be the cause of problems in an otherwise happy relationship. Still, when […]